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The President and Congressional Republicans are feeling tremendous pressure to complete tax reform in 2017. During the August Congressional recess, senior staffers for the major tax reform decision makers were busy developing the contours of the reform plan, and they are farther along than most think.
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Tax reform is front and center in Washington. Tax writers are expected to release details of corporate and individual tax plans in a few weeks and start House and Senate debate.
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Whether you have a child beginning elementary school, entering high school or heading back to college, now is an ideal time to engage them in conversations about money. From back to school supplies to new shoes or dorm items, they are actively shopping with you for items they care about. As you pull out your wallet, take a few minutes to revisit some common sense saving and spending tips that will inspire them to think about what they are buying.
Read PostThe Boston Private investment team share their insights on the macroeconomic and market outlook.
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With the failure of Congressional Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, tax reform is now thrust to the front of the line as the White House and Congressional Republicans look for their first major legislative policy win.
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The Fed remains active, raising interest rates again in March following the December hike. As investors look to align the Fed’s rather dovish comments with a humming economy, it appears that, provided the Fed follows its expected path of three total interest rate hikes in 2017, investors are willing to accept higher rates. Equity market investors have experienced low volatility thus far in 2017, although market leadership has shifted somewhat. This shift perhaps reflects an acknowledgment that a foundation of strengthening global economic conditions deserves greater attention than U.S. fiscal stimulus.
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Many U.S. based investors largely invest in domestic companies and institutions, whether through equity investments in U.S. companies, the purchase of debt issued by those same companies, or debt issued by state and federal governments. However, ignoring the myriad opportunities available outside the United States can potentially hinder performance in the long term.
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Shannon Saccocia, Boston Private head of asset allocation and portfolio strategy, discusses investing in global markets during periods of geopolitical risk.
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As the current bull market is in its eighth year and showing no signs of cooling off,investors continue to ratchet up expectations for substantial market returns. But are investors expecting too much over the long term? The Boston Private investment team shares their long-term forecast for the markets and how you should prepare.
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